THARPARKAR: At least five children have died in Tharparkar apparently because of malnutrition and prevalent diseases media sources reported.
The mishaps took place at Civil Hospital Mithi over last 24 hours. Doctors said starved pregnant mothers arrive at the hospital and give birth to dead infants.
Health and medical facilities in Thar district are far from existence. Health centers have not been inaugurated so far.
Contrary to the ground realities, Sindh Health Minister Azra Fazal Pechuho, during her visit to Tharparkar, said the deaths were not occurring because of malnutrition. She also said the district had adequate medical facilities.
“Media is blowing the issues of Thar out of proportion. Children pass away here not because of starving but due to awry upbringing,” she said.
She said underage mothers give birth to weak kids who die on their way to hospital.
The health minister pledged to provide more health facilities for Tharis. She also apprised that the Sindh government was formulating ‘Thar Drought Policy’ to counter drought situation.
Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah during his last tenure had vowed to make the district a “Green Thar”.
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August 27, 2018 at 12:45AM
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